Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Portmore
Our engineers work in Portmore on heat pump installation. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
When to call us in Portmore
Extensions, renovations and loft conversions are a natural time to rethink the heating. It’s simpler to plan radiators, pipework and a cylinder while the builders are in.
Reasons to give us a call include:
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
If your home is one of the older properties near Saint Nicholas Chapel, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
How we handle air source heat pumps in Portmore
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler which means some radiators may need upsizing. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes, and the quote sets it out. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, hot water cylinders and radiator systems, and the jobs we see most are planning and permitted development questions and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Portmore, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. For example, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Location
- Portmore (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit goes in the diary at a time that works for you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, it takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Photos of the room and the outside of the property help us plan a visit to Portmore.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
Getting a price
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please give us a ring on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and tell us about the job. We’ll talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Portmore
Will you come out to Portmore?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Portmore?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Central Portmore sits inside the Forest South East Conservation Area. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with New Forest council, which is usually the planning authority for Portmore first.
Will you make a mess?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
The work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. The survey lets us set a firm programme, so call us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form to arrange one.
When will I hear back?
You’ll hear from us the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. Under the F-gas rules, it must be done by qualified engineers from a certified company, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
Which accreditations do you hold?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we are an F-Gas certified company. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
System by system
Heat loss surveys
The survey works out the heat needed room by room. It’s the basis for sizing the heat pump and the radiators.
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps warm rooms through indoor units and can cool them in summer. Hot water needs a separate source, so that has to come from elsewhere.
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When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
- Planning decisions, which rest with the council
If in doubt, ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
Homes in Portmore and heat pumps
Portmore lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. The last census (2021) found about 63% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
With Beaulieu Palace House about 4.5 miles north-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. If you need air source heat pumps in Portmore, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier. Our area covers London and the South East, Portmore included. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Portmore among them. For properties nearby, see our Worthing page, about 49 miles away.
Every address in SO41 is within our area. From Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. Close to Portmore, our area also takes in Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north) and Hedge End (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Portmore
Typical jobs here are in properties near William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, Priestlands School and Walhampton Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Open spaces near Portmore include Boldre Foreshore.
What a customer said
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead